Permit Coordinator, Residential Energy

Description:
The Permit Coordinator will efficiently gather and submit all specified plans and applications required by the local building department to permit the design and installation of Tesla energy products. As an integral member of Tesla’s Submissions and Approvals team, the Permit Coordinator plays a key role in ensuring consistent job flow and contributing to a positive customer experience.

Responsibilities:
Submit permit packets to local municipals driving permits to a zero-queue each day. Pick-up permits submitted immediately following the specified turn-around time
Follow-up on old cases with appropriate departments to move jobs through the permitting process as quickly as possible. Document any changes in job cases or status a minimum of two times per week
Maintain checkbook and credit card transactions for each job/account. Update our internal database daily to capture nuances from jurisdiction to jurisdiction
Communicate clearly and quickly with managers and other departments about changes to process or obstacles to work flow, including Customer Operations teams and Local Installation Operations teams
Represent the company in a professional and friendly manner. Attend weekly team meetings; share ideas and participate in feedback
Conduct in-person meetings with local government officials to answer any outstanding questions regarding energy products as required

Requirements:
1-2 years’ relative office or clerical experience required. 1-2 years relative work experience in general construction
Experience working with construction project approvals is a plus
Able to organize time and tasks in a fast paced environment with competing priorities
Takes initiative with solving problems. Ability to follow process within strict deadlines. Must be self-motivated and thrive in a team environment. Excellent customer service skills required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required. Basic computer skills required
Valid driver's license required

Compensation & Benefits:
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
Tesla Babies program
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program

Expected Compensation
Permit Coordinator I - $18.00 - $27.00/hour

• cash and stock awards + benefits for all levelsPay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.